This year's key categories are dominated by male artists, with British folk band Mumford & Sons, indie-pop trio FUN, and R&B singer Frank Ocean going into the show with six nominations each, including for the top award of album of the year.
Adele has won Best Pop Solo Performance Grammy for the live version of her single 'Set Fire To The Rain'.
Last year the British singer won six Grammys, including Album of the Year.
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards have been taking place this evening in Los Angeles.
British folk band Mumford and Sons took the top prize at this year's Grammy awards, winning album of the year, for 'Babel'.
British artists Ed Sheeran and Adele attempt to repeat last year's success at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
Stars heading to the Grammy Awards this weekend are being told to respect a strict dress code and not flash too much flesh.